Spiced Reindeer Cookies

Spiced Reindeer Cookies made with warm cinnamon, ginger, rich brown sugar, and a touch of honey. Holiday cookies that bring cozy flavor in every buttery bite!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Chill55

Total Time1 25

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spiced Reindeer Cookies

Servings: servings

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter 115g- room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar 100g
1 TBSP honey 20g
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 315g- divided
⅛ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp salt
1 egg

Decorations

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 50g (1.8 oz)
⅛ cup white chocolate chips 25g (0.9 oz)
Red chocolate candies like M&Ms for the nose

Instructions

In the bowl of your stand mixer, with the paddle attachment, at medium speed, cream the butter with the light brown sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the honey and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and salt. Mix until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
Then add in the egg and mix until it starts to form a dough.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and finish with your hands to gather into a ball. Form a 1-inch-thick disc. Cover it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Line two baking trays with parchment paper, set then aside.
Roll the dough on a lightly flour-dusted surface to about ⅛ inch thick (3mm). Use a reindeer-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking tray.
Place the baking tray in the refrigerator and chill the cookies for 15 minutes. Meantime, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before adding the decorations.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Place melted chocolate into an icing bottle or a piping bag or a paper corner. Draw the antlers, ears and eyes.
Repeat with the white chocolate to draw the mouth. Attach a red chocolate candy with the melted chocolate to form the nose.
Place the cookies in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes to let the chocolate harden. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

These reindeer cookies will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place undecorated cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before adding decorations.

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